US Bridges

CR 65/70 over Rockhouse Fork

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West of CR 65/5 · Structure no. 00000000030A208

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65/70 over Rockhouse Fork is a concrete slab carrying CR 65/70 over Rockhouse Fork in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 11 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 65/70
CrossesRockhouse Fork
Location0.01 Mi. West of CR 65/5
RouteCounty Highway 6570
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.70525, -82.14584
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (2.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 65/70 over Rockhouse Fork built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 65/70 over Rockhouse Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 65/70 over Rockhouse Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 65/70 over Rockhouse Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns CR 65/70 over Rockhouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.